Sermons on Magnify Vision Focus:

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Here's A Man Who Needs No Introduction Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024

To take somebody else’s off was considered absolutely degrading. If you had servants, one of the rules was you could never make a Jewish servant take your sandals off. That would be too degrading to make a fellow countryman do.

We celebrate celebrities. Whether it is rock stars, actors, or actresses, or athletes. Our culture loves celebrities. They are celebrated because of their unique talents and skills. The Gospel of John introduces us to the celebrity of the universe – Jesus Christ. Because there is nobody but nobody ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Explained Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 13, 2024

This exposition of Romans 4:16 celebrates the assurance of salvation by grace while encouraging believers to continue in the faith.

Intro In Romans 4, Paul uses Abraham as a model for how to be saved. He makes this statement in verse 13: “For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”i The promise of being heir of the world is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, James 1:17, Romans 11:19-22, Hebrews 3:12, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 12:3-13, Matthew 24:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Stand - Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 20, 2024

We must wear the helmet of salvation to combat satan's lies about the assurance of salvation

Stand: The Helmet of Salvation Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-19-2024 Let’s start with a quiz. I’m going to show you a picture and you will tell me who wears it: Football helmet Motorcycle helmet. Dog helmet. Bike helmet Safety helmet Space helmet I have a friend who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shame You Don’t Deserve - Mark 15:21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

What do you do when the opinions of others mean too much to you? You can’t stand it when certain people disapprove of you, maybe you’re a people pleaser or you shy away from conflict. How do you escape the fear of man?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. Introduction Simon Well, they finally wrap up their gruesome vaudeville entertainment session and get on with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26

Is Jesus Real To You?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 28, 2024

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard.

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard. How many people do you know who say they are saved? How many people have you heard say they are saved, delivered and sanctified by the grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, John 20:29, 2 Chronicles 7:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 25, 2025

In His encounter with Pharisees and Scribes, Jesus discusses the characteristics of hypocrisy. To His disciples He notes the promises of hypocrisy with a stern warning. And yet, in the gospel, we find great hope for hypocrites.

It seems like nearly every month (maybe even more frequently if we look hard enough), we receive news about some Christian leader who fails morally, gets caught, and is removed from ministry. Whether it’s pastors, professors, performers, or politicians - failure happens. We see hypocrisy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:20-21, Galatians 5:1, James 5:16, Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Proverbs 10:9, Revelation 20:11-14, Hosea 6:6, Psalm 32:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

2 Corinthians Series: Yoking Not Yolking Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2025

We are in the world and need to push, pull, and travel through this life with those who follow Christ. Our closest companions and partners and influences should belong Him; not of this world.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES YOKING NOT YOLKING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 (ESV) “Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Loyalty Breaks Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 109 reveals God’s compassion for the betrayed, turning wounds into prayer, surrendering justice to Him, and finding refuge in Christ’s faithful presence.

INTRODUCTION — THE WOUND YOU DON’T SEE COMING There are many kinds of pain in life, but betrayal has a unique flavor. It is the kind of pain that doesn’t scream — it leaks. It shows up in subtle ways: your appetite changes, sleep slips away, and you walk through familiar rooms feeling like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31, Romans 12:19, Acts 1:20, Isaiah 54:17, Hebrews 7:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Not Your Parent's Fault Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 10, 2025

If you want to get out of the mess you’re in, take responsibility for your own actions, and with God’s help turn from your sin.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Deuteronomy 24:16, Romans 6:5-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Glory Of God In Nature And Scripture

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 25, 2025

This interactive message explores Psalm 19 as a brilliant model for reflection and prayer.

Sermon for January 26, 2026 - Psalm 19 This past Wednesday at the men’s Bible study we were looking at the song of Miriam and Moses from Exodus chapter 15 after they crossed through the Red sea. It’s a song, though the melody is lost to us because they had no way to write melodies 3000 years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:19-20, Romans 8:3, Galatians 3:23, Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Part 5 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 16, 2024

This lesson examines "What is the power in prayer"?

Prayer Part 5 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staring Down Your Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024

Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Exodus 34:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"spiritual Stability"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 14, 2025

Expository Series on Philippians

Title: “Spiritual Stability” Script: Phil. 4:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 8-17-25 Intro: The Church of Jesus Christ is under attack. We should not be surprised. Our Lord said it would be. In Jn. 16:33 He said: “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 3, 2025

While all of us come to faith from a variety of different circumstances, the calling of Simon helps us to see that there are some commonalities among all conversions

When you and I come to faith in Jesus Christ, we do so from a variety of different circumstances. Some are younger (I was 5). Some are older - I know a woman who was in her late 80s when she came to faith. Some have lived simple lives, others have lived rather rambunctiously. Some have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist